Arvest Bank and Shred-It recently held a free Shred-a-Thon event for the community, destroying more than 500 boxes of paper on-site. The Shred-a-Thons in Mountain Home and Harrison helped the community destroy more than 17,500 pounds of personal and confidential documents in an effort to guard against identity theft.

In exchange for free shredding provided by Arvest Bank and Shred-It, residents were encouraged to make a monetary donation or bring nonperishable food items in support of Arvest Bank’s 1 Million Meals campaign that works to reduce hunger in local communities.

The Shred-a-Thon collected more than $3,165 in donations and 375 food items for the campaign. The monetary donations will provide 15,825meals to Ozark Share and Care, a local hunger relief organization.

“We look forward to this event every year because it combines two great services to the community, protecting people from identity theft, and supporting those who face food insecurity,” said Scott Tennyson, market president of Arvest Bank in Harrison. “We are very grateful to our generous community that once again pulled together to make a difference in the lives of those in need, and we appreciate Shred-It for their willingness to make this project possible.”

Arvest Bank’s annual 1 Million Meals campaign continues through June 2. The goal of the campaign is to collect enough food and monetary donations to provide the equivalent of one million meals in the 120 communities Arvest Bank serves across a four state territory. Residents may drop off nonperishable food items or monetary donations at any Arvest Bank location in support of the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas’ backpack program and other similar programs in the area. Every donation made in Mountain Home stays local.

“We couldn’t have done this event without the help of Shred-It and our compassionate and giving community,” said Sally Gilbert, market president of Arvest Bank in Mountain Home. “We are very grateful to those who donated.”

Donations may also be made by calling (866) 952-9523. Arvest credit card customers can donate Arvest Flex Rewards™ points by visiting arvestflexrewards.com and clicking on the 1 Million Meals banner, and customers who use the Arvest Go mobile banking app may contribute through the app as well. Every dollar raised through 1 Million Meals provides the equivalent of five meals for those in need.

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